Rising from the roots of the old Mad Roots Juicery, Taste Buds in downtown Rock Island, 150 16 ½ St., is offering similar fare, but with its own twist. One of those familiar aspects of the menu is the smoothie and juice bar, which features a variety of concoctions for the health-conscious and those looking […]
Beach Slang will be chatting their way into Codfish Hollow Barn in Maquoketa, Iowa, on Saturday. Their 7 p.m. show also includes opening acts Bleached, Campdogzz and Hunny. Also coming up on the Moeller Nights schedule, Mr. Little Jeans with special guests will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Village Theater […]
Country music superstar, Keith Urban, rides into the iWireless Center on October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Urban has released a total of nine studio albums and has charted 37 singles on the US Hot Country Songs chart, 19 of which have gone to #1. Special guests Brett Eldredge and Maren Morris will be joining him on […]
Fright Night in The District, a fun, safe, and free Halloween event, will be held Thursday, October 27, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Rock Island. This event in made possible by presenting sponsor Modern Woodmen of America. The District and Rock Island Parks and Recreation with support from Rock Island County Project, […]
Rock Islanders were busy founding a new City in 1841, but that wasn’t the only notable event of that year. The 2016 Frieze Lecture Series discussion theme celebrates “1841: The Year That Rock Island Began.” The lecture series began last week and continues this week and beyond with free events at the main library. The […]
The Moline Public Library will host the following family-friendly programs during the Halloween season. On Tuesday, October 25, at 6:30 pm, the entire family is invited to attend the Library’s Halloween Spooktacular. Entertainer Dave Rudolf will offer a variety of fun games, stories and music to raise the hair on your funny bone. Kids of […]
Come in costume and celebrate the fall season! On Sunday, October 23, from noon – 5:00 PM the Family Museum’s annual event, Scarecrow Shenanigans, returns this year with even more kooky, spooky, and ooky activities. Almost every gallery and room in the Museum will be filled with art activities, games, and science projects. The Family […]
Since 1951, Davenport Junior Theatre (DJT) has been making theatre “For Kids, By Kids.” Pegora the Witch is a musical that launches DJT’s 65th season and marks the 300th mainstage production. “Not many theatre companies can claim such a long history,” said Daniel Sheridan, Artistic Director. “The only way organizations last this long is because […]
Funny men Gallagher and Artie Fletcher bring their “Jokes on You Tour” to the iWireless Center on October 22 at 7:30 p.m. Known as the famous watermelon smasher, Gallagher literally invented the television stand-up comedy special. Boasting 3,500 live shows to capacity crowds he was the #1 comedian in ticket sales for almost 15 years. Also joining […]
A benefit trivia night to help raise funds for Patty Baugh Riechers will be held Friday, Oct. 21 at Two Rivers United Methodist Church, 1820 5th Ave. Rock Island. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Trivia will begin at 7:00 p.m. Cost for a table of 8 is $100.00 or $13.00 for an individual. The […]
